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What Si Qinghu could think of, how could Xiao Tong not think about it?

Apart from its beauty, the color tabloid has a more important value, which is the cover.

With the portrait of a geisha as the cover, it focuses on fashion.

Cooperate with major tailor shops, rouge shops and jewelry shops in Bianjing that specialize in women's business, let geisha wear products, and make portraits of painters on the cover.

No matter which dynasty women are, they always have a keen sense of fashion trends.She believed that there would be noble ladies who would buy this color-printed tabloid to see the trend.

When the popularity of the tabloid rises, maybe all the geisha in Bianjing are begging to be on the cover.

The most difficult part of this method is painting. After all, the artist can't finish painting overnight, so he has to prepare extra color newspapers to prevent the painting from being scrapped.There is also the labor of hiring a painter, which is a big expense.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to sell this color tabloid for half a penny.

Seeing Si Qinghu's downcast eyes and silent, smoky eyebrows slightly frowned, Xiao Tong seemed reluctant, so he tugged at a corner of her, and begged, "Qinghu, please help me! You are so good-looking, you are the most suitable Made the cover."

Si Qinghu looked at her pitiful and coquettish appearance, although he knew she was just pretending, but he just couldn't bear to refuse, so he smiled angrily, "Okay, I promise you!"

Xiao Yi next to her saw everything in her eyes, when did her junior sister treat Xiao Tong so tenderly?Nine times out of ten there is a situation.

"Tsk tsk!" made two soft sounds, Xiao Yi couldn't help shaking his head and sighing, after all, he didn't escape!

After a while, a clerk from the dental shop came in and said, "Boss Zhang, the tailor shop across the street, has brought clothes!"

It was the advertiser of the first issue of the tabloid who sent the clothes.

Si Qinghu performed on stage all the year round, and the costumes he wore were naturally prepared by the owner. Xiao Tong naturally had the size of her clothes, and after negotiating cooperation with Boss Zhang, he gave the size out.

This time Boss Zhang prepared the clothes and sent them over. After a while Si Qinghu had to put on the clothes for the artist to paint on the color newspaper as the cover.

Xiao Tong took Si Qinghu to the reception hall outside, and Lin Fang hurried to call the painter who had been hired earlier.

Boss Zhang also came with her daughter. Xiao Tong and Si Qinghu greeted Boss Zhang. Looking at the luxuriously dressed woman with a beautiful smile, Si Qinghu suddenly remembered that it was just outside the door that day. Said that her daughter likes women, is she rushing to marry her to Xiao Tong's tailor shop owner?

She really brought her daughter to the door today.

Si Qinghu looked at the girl who was smiling like a flower, and felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, as if being blocked by a ball of cotton.

This is only the first issue of the tabloid, and the results are still unknown.That boss is willing to spend a lot of money to cooperate, and I don't know whether he is interested in business opportunities or Xiao Tong's people!

Boss Zhang pulled his daughter forward to say hello to Xiao Tong, smiling like a salesman, "Yuanyuan, come and meet Master Xiao."

Boss Zhang’s daughter, Zhang Yuan, is only 16 years old. She is petite and looks less than 1.6 meters. She wears a dark embroidered cross-neck skirt made by her own tailor, which adds a bit of mature temperament.

Zhang Yuan walked forward holding a new dress, Xiao Tong smiled and waved, "Hello, Miss Zhang!"

Who knows that she didn't notice Xiao Tong at all, and went straight to Si Qinghu behind Xiao Tong, showing a smile like a girl, "Wow, sister Qinghu, you are so beautiful!"

So embarrassed, Xiao Tong silently stood aside.Si Qinghu glanced at her deflated look, her red lips curled up, a little secretly pleased.

It seems that Zhang Yuan doesn't like Xiao Tong.

Zhang Yuan only had Si Qinghu in his eyes, and happily spread out his clothes to compare in front of Si Qinghu, full of admiration.

Boss Zhang also came with a stylist. She and Zhang Yuan accompanied Si Qinghu back to the boudoir, and helped Si Qinghu change his clothes and arrange his hairstyle, waiting for the painter to arrive.

Brushes, ink and drawing boards have been set up in the backyard, and Lin Fangfang came with the artist.

The painter is a friend of Lin Fangfang, a lady from a merchant family. She has loved painting since she was a child, and her painting skills are superb. Most of the time, she paints for self-entertainment and presents them to friends. She is willing to accept commercial paintings only when friends request them. The fee charged is also a friendly price. .

That day, Lin Fangfang said that she wanted to start an entertainment tabloid and wanted someone to paint the cover. She was interested in things like clothing and make-up, so she agreed to help.

Not long after, Si Qinghu walked out accompanied by Ling'er, Zhang Yuan and the stylist.

This is a style that Si Qinghu has almost never worn. He wears a cross-collared skirt, made of high-quality brocade, which looks smooth and soft. It is all dark-colored stitching, with peacocks and patterns embroidered on it. Embroidery skills surpass the Weaver Girl in the sky, and she looks very dignified.It was well-fitting in terms of cut, the skirt didn't reach the floor, and she wore only a pair of embroidered booties.The sleeves are neither narrow nor wide, making it comfortable to wear.

Obviously, this is a casual dress suitable for ladies traveling.

Si Qinghu put some powder on his face, painted light red lipstick, and drew a distant mountain eyebrow.

The black hair is half rolled up, and the bun runs across a hollow orchid hairpin and is inserted with a lake blue emerald emerald flower.

She is obviously a geisha who was born in the market, but wearing this luxurious clothes is not against her harmony, she is just like an official lady.

Xiao Tong couldn't help but look twice more, and exclaimed: "Qinghu really looks good in anything!"

Hearing Xiao Tong's praise, Si Qinghu's face was hot again, and he lowered his eyes in embarrassment.

Boss Zhang was even more satisfied from ear to ear.

Amid the praises of the crowd, Si Qinghu followed the painter's request, holding a round fan with a lotus flower pattern in his hand, and standing gracefully on the lawn, looking forward to his posture, his eyes are full of soft light.

The painter was skilled and finished the painting in less than two hours. Not only did he vividly depict Si Qinghu's beauty and posture, but he also drew the most important clothing without missing the key points. Difference.

This is a reference template. For the rest of the tabloids, just find another artist to follow this painting.

Everyone was amazed at the painting, Xiao Tong looked at Si Qinghu standing for several hours, his legs were almost stiff, so he quickly moved a chair behind her, and sat down with her.

"Thanks a lot."

Si Qinghu looked up at Xiao Tong, his twinkling eyes showed nostalgia.Because of this thoughtfulness, it was like a gust of wind blowing through her heart, warm and soft.

Sure enough, Xiao Tong still likes her, that's great!

There are many skilled painters in Bianjing Fang, and the fees are reasonable. A figure painting only charges [-] yuan.

Color newspapers sell for half a penny, that is, more than 300 renminbi. After deducting the artist's fee and other miscellaneous expenses, a color newspaper can earn [-] to [-] renminbi.But the goal of the color newspaper is not the sixty or seventy articles, but the large advertising fees paid by the merchants.

The most important thing is to bring the novel "Mulan" into the circle of famous women.

Within two days, the black and white newspaper and color newspaper were released at the same time. Since it was the first issue, the printing volume was relatively conservative.Three hundred copies of the black and white newspaper were printed and sold for only ten cents. The handyman in the book shop sold them in various washrooms, and they were sold out quickly.

Xiao Tong didn't have any important matters to deal with that day, so he went to a bookshop with Xiao Zhen to check the sales of color newspapers, so that he could make adjustments if there was any problem.

They sat on the couch in the bookstore, drinking tea and eating sunflower seeds, and Lin Fangfang put the color tabloids vertically on the newspaper rack.

Xiao Tong saw Si Qinghu on the cover at a glance, it was really pleasing to the eye, and the melon seeds in his mouth became even more fragrant.

A few female customers entered the store one after another, looked at the colorful newspaper, ready to make a move, but they all retreated after asking the price.

"I don't know when will someone buy a copy?" Lin Fangfang was a little annoyed.

It has been two hours, and one copy has not been sold. For a business-minded person like her, it is indeed a bit frustrating.

Xiao Tong said indifferently: "Sister Fang, don't worry, we mainly target noble women with this tabloid. You were born in an eunuch family, don't you have many lady friends? Get in touch with them!"

Hearing this, Lin Yifang's complexion suddenly darkened, and he gave Xiao Tong a hard look.

Xiao Tong didn't understand why, and didn't wake up until he caught a glimpse of Xiao Zhen.

You must know that her sister was a famous little vinegar girl in Bianjing back then. Didn't she just say that that affected the reunion plan of one sister?

Lin Yifang looked at Xiao Zhen cautiously, and said, "Niang Zhen, don't listen to her nonsense."

Xiao Zhen kowtowed the sunflower seeds to herself, her face full of indifference, "What Shiro said is quite reasonable. If the color newspaper really can't be sold, try it, maybe there will be a turning point."

She looked calm and breezy, she didn't look at Lin Fangfang, only melon seeds in her eyes.Lin Fangfang felt that he had suffered ten thousand points of damage, and let out an "oh" in frustration.

Her mother hazel doesn't love her anymore!

"Hey, it's Siqing Lake!"

A man's voice came suddenly, making Lin Yifang withdraw from his melancholy.

I saw two men in silver crowns and brocade clothes standing in front of the newspaper stand, holding colorful newspapers in their hands, looking happily at Si Qinghu on the cover.

"Boss Lin, how much does this tabloid sell for?"

In an instant, Lin Yifang, Xiao Tong and Xiao Zhen looked at each other in blank dismay.

selling?

But this is what they prepare for female clients?

If you don't sell it, what if you can't sell it?

In the end, the three still didn't dare to make trouble with the money and sold it to the two men.

The two teenagers held the colorful newspaper, looked at the beauty on the cover, and walked out of the book shop contentedly, reading as they walked.

One side of the bookstore is close to the imperial city, and there are many dignitaries and dignitaries nearby.

They passed by an academy that trains noble children, and they just finished school.A group of students came out, and those who knew them came forward to say hello.

Seeing the newspaper in their hands, he was surprised: "This is Qinghu, where did you buy it?"

Other students flocked to look at it, and they were full of praise for Si Qinghu on the cover.They had never seen Si Qinghu wearing such an outfit, she was so beautiful and noble like a princess.

If this painting is not treasured, when will it be?

In an instant, a large number of aristocratic princes poured into a bookstore, rushing to get the colorful newspaper, and the noise shook the sky.

Xiao Tong and Lin Yifang refused to sell it to a man at first, but they couldn't stand the trouble, so they had to sell the color newspaper.

It was hard to send those people away.

Xiao Tong squeezed the last one and took a breath, "Fortunately, there is still one!"

This must be sold to female customers, otherwise Boss Zhang's clothing advertisement will be for nothing, and her "Mulan" will not be able to spread in the ladies' circle!

"Master Xiao, can this tabloid sell me?"

A timid male voice came.

Xiao Tong looked over and saw Mr. Liang was looking at her cautiously.

Ever since he broke up at Xiao's Bank that day, Mr. Liang felt guilty and afraid when he saw Xiao Tong, worried that he would not be able to buy this tabloid, and he lost the confidence to speak.

Xiao Tong held the tabloid tightly, but seeing Mr. Liang looking at Si Qinghu on the cover with nostalgia, his hand gradually loosened, he spat hard, smashed the jar, and handed the tabloid out!

Looking up at the sky with my hips akimbo, I sighed helplessly, God is not helping me!

They worked hard to create content, find merchants, and ask painters to draw pictures to promote clothing, trying to lead the trend of Bianjing, but no one cared.

They bought this tabloid just because the cover was Si Qinghu!